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A retired aerospace engineer from Everett, Washington, who’s an avid hiker and nature observer wanted a simple, modern home with interesting architecture that was close to the mountains and focused on landscape views and access to trails. He also want…

A dizzying array of options awaits you when it comes to buying a fire pit, whether you purchase a ready-made model or work with a craftsman to make one custom for your space. Either way, it can be tough to know where to begin.To help guide your…

A dizzying array of options awaits you when it comes to buying a fire pit, whether you purchase a ready-made model or work with a craftsman to make one custom for your space. Either way, it can be tough to know where to begin.To help guide your…

After 15 years, a Modesto, California, couple had had enough of their dingy white bathroom and its daunting floor-to-ceiling glass block shower enclosure. The couple tapped designer Lindsay Kjellberg to help create a more bright and open feel and upda…

There are many things to consider when planning your ideal laundry area, from choosing the right materials and storage to creating a practical layout. So where do you start? And how can you be sure the layout and design will meet your needs? Here, thr…

If you’re in the market for a new kitchen sink, you’ve probably noticed you have a lot of options. Perhaps too many. But this guide is here to help. It includes six considerations for choosing a kitchen sink: material, installation type, configuration…

Fire features are cozy, meditative outdoor accessories and provide the perfect excuse for making s’mores a weekly tradition. Instead of opting for classic wood-burning models, choose from the wide range of more environmentally friendly smoke-free vers…

Architect Michael Howells began this Portland, Oregon, project three stories up from the backyard. When he first met his clients, a writer and a filmmaker who are parents of two children, he transformed their unfinished attic into a writing studio. Ne…

For many people, 2020 couldn’t be over soon enough. But with hope on the horizon, a better year surely lies ahead. That doesn’t mean the previous year won’t leave its mark. Indeed, the pandemic has changed many things, especially how we think about an…

January may be cold and dark, but it can also be a time for bold beginnings. Make the most of your month by clearing space in your home, boosting warmth and dreaming up plans for the year ahead. Here are 13 to-dos to give your home a little midwinter …